Blue Angels Cancel Performance After Pilot Falls Ill
1 Oct 2016

Blue Angels Cancel Performance After Pilot Falls Ill

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The US Navy Blue Angels were forced to cancel their Saturday afternoon performance at the California Capital Airshow today after Blue Angel #1, Commander Ryan Bernacchi, contracted a food-borne illness. Boss remains under the medical supervision of the team’s flight surgeon. In a statement published on Facebook, the Blue Angels said: Sacramento airshow fans. We… Read more
Navy Releases Report From Blue Angel 6 Crash Investigation
16 Sep 2016

Navy Releases Report From Blue Angel 6 Crash Investigation

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The United States Navy has concluded their investigation into the fatal crash of a Blue Angel F/A-18 Hornet earlier this year in June, which killed Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss. The publicly released JAGMAN report lists “pilot error” as the primary cause, stating that Capt. Kuss was too low (3,196 feet) and was flying too fast… Read more
Blue Angels To Fly Delta Formation This Weekend In Cleveland; First Six-Ship Performance Since Crash
1 Sep 2016

Blue Angels To Fly Delta Formation This Weekend In Cleveland; First Six-Ship Performance Since Crash

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The US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced Thursday that the 6-ship delta formation, a signature formation of the Blue Angels since 1958, would return for this weekend’s Cleveland National Air Show in Ohio. In July, AirshowStuff brought you the news that Cmdr. Frank Weisser, a Blue Angel during the 2008-2010 show seasons… Read more
Thunderbirds and Blue Angels Announce Show Cancellations
8 Jun 2016

Thunderbirds and Blue Angels Announce Show Cancellations

by | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams, Schedules | 2
Following crashes at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO and in Smyrna, TN, the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels have officially announced cancellations of their performances in the coming weeks as both teams undergo a safety stand down. We have already reported on the Syracuse International Air Show, which was scheduled to host… Read more
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cancels Blue Angels Performance In Nebraska
8 May 2016

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cancels Blue Angels Performance In Nebraska

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Typically, when the Blue Angels are forced to cancel a demonstration, it’s due to rain or low clouds. However, on Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska, the cancellation was due to smoke. To be able to perform, the Blue Angels must have at least three nautical miles of visibility horizontally from the designated show center point. Saturday… Read more
Last Surviving Martin Mars – World’s Largest Flying Seaplane – To Appear At EAA AirVenture 2016
20 Apr 2016

Last Surviving Martin Mars – World’s Largest Flying Seaplane – To Appear At EAA AirVenture 2016

by | posted in: Airshows, Miscellaneous, Warbirds | 2
EAA recently announced that this year, the Martin JRM Mars water bomber will appear for the first time at EAA AirVenture. It will perform during the airshow several times throughout the week and will be parked near the seaplane base for up-close spectator viewing. The aircraft is unable to actually land at Wittman Regional Airport… Read more
Blue Angels and Snowbirds Fly Together In Rare Joint Photo Shoot
26 Jun 2015

Blue Angels and Snowbirds Fly Together In Rare Joint Photo Shoot

by | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 1
Most airshows compete fiercely just to secure one jet team appearance, and it’s a very rare event for one show to land two teams! This weekends airshow in Evansville, IN is one such rare occasion. The teams in attendance, the US Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, decided to take full advantage of… Read more